Democrat Christian Menefee wins special election for vacant, deep-blue House seat in Texas
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Christian Menefee won the special runoff election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, defeating Amanda Edwards in a Democrat-versus-Democrat contest to fill a vacant Houston-area seat.
- Menefee will serve the remainder of the term through the end of 2026, filling the seat left vacant after Rep. Sylvester Turner’s death, while also campaigning for a full term in the newly redrawn district.
- The district, historically represented by Black lawmakers for over 50 years, is undergoing changes due to Republican-led redistricting, with Menefee, Edwards, and Rep. Al Green competing in the upcoming March 3 primary.
- The House balance currently stands at 218 Republicans and 214 Democrats
